• Director Steven Spielberg Under Fire After Giving Disrespectful Remarks On "Squid Game" Casts

    Director Steven Spielberg called the cast of Netflix's 'Squid Game' 'unknown actors'.

    Recently, director Steven Spielberg opened up his speech at the 'National Film Producers' Guild Awards' (PGA) panel speech, saying, "A long time ago, it was the American stars who drew audiences into the movies."

    "It is interesting that 'unknown actors' can appear in all mini-series or movies today," he said.

    "I was inspired by the fact that 'The Squid Game' accomplished so much without an American actor," he added.

    Director Steven Spielberg commented, "The Squid Game has completely changed the calculation method (casting)."

    It was a talk about the casting and performance of 'Squid Game', but it was pointed out that the remark of 'unknown actors' was a problem.

    Similar incidents have occurred before.

    At the 'Squid Game' screening event held in the US in November of last year, Lee Jung Jae told NBC's 'Extra TV' reporter, "Now it seems that people are too recognizable to go out of the house. If there is a big change in your life after 'Squid Game', what would it be?" was asked.

    Lee Jung Jae said, "I think the biggest change is that there are many people who recognize me," adding, "Oh, in the United States."

    Also, in a backstage interview with the 'Actors Guild of America' (SAG) backstage interview last month, a reporter for the American entertainment program 'Access Hollywood' asked Lee Jung Jae and Jung Ho Yeon, "You became the 'SAG' winners. What do you miss the most from your unknown days?"

    Lee Jung Jae answered with silence, and Jung Ho Yeon said, "No," and laughed.

    Netizens pointed out, "You can find out about the cast of 'Squid Game' with a simple Google search" and "Americans think there is only the United States in the world." 

  • Fans can't stop swooning over BTS's V showing off cherry blossoms and his toned muscles just 40 days before discharge

    BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

    On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

    Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

    He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

    To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

    It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

    In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

    But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

    This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

    Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

    As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

    He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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